“Surely that’s a pretty basic expectation?” the bride-to-be pondered on Mumsnet Brian Anthony Hernandez, who has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, joined PEOPLE as a writer-editor in 2023.

The sister of a bride commandeered one of the couple's pre-wedding celebrations so that it could also serve as her son's birthday. One of the partygoers criticized the bride's sister in a post on ...

Understanding engagement party etiquette is a must if you are hosting, attending, or being honored at this pre-wedding celebration. When a couple gets engaged, it’s only natural for them to want to ...

Some TikTok users argued that it was unfair to expect guests to follow a dress code, citing controlling behavior and outfit costs, while others commented that guests should have "no problem" following ...